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Structures of the Eye

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orbitcavity that contains the eye
eyelidsmovable skin folds
eyelasheshelp prevent large particles from entering the eye
conjunctivamucous membrane that covers the inside of the eyelids and anterior surface of the eye
lacrimal apparatusproduces and stores tears
extrinsic musclesmove the eye within the socket
optic disc"blind spot" located on the retina
corneacircular clear area
middle layer of the eyechoroid
cornea"window of the eye"
choroidcontains blood vessels that nourish the eye
pupilcircular opening of the eye
lensfocuses images on the retina
aqueous humor"watery" humor that bathes the iris, lens and pupil
vitreous humorclear, jellylike fluid that gives eye shape and refracts light
innermost layer of the eyeballretina
retinalight rays form images here
optic discarea where optic nerve exits the retina
ciliary bodyholds the lens in place
macularesponsible for sharp, central vision
active in dim lightrods
rodsdo not perceive color
active in bright lightcones
conesperceive color
sclerawhite of the eye
outer layer of the eyesclera
iriscolored part of the eye


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